tailieunhanh - Exercise, Health and Mental Health Emerging relationships

The study of psychological processes in physical activity and health has grown considerably in recent years. “Exercise psychologists” study the psychological antecedents of physical activity and use their theoretical perspectives to inform the design and implementation of interventions to change sedentary lifestyles. In addition, involvement in physical activity can have important psychological benefits. Although we have known this for a very long time, it is only relatively recently that a systematic approach has been adopted to the accumulation of evidence. This has involved the use of experimental trials, largescale surveys, and detailed qualitative studies. Many have been brought together in well-cited meta-analytic reviews where the “effects” of exercise. | Exercise Health and Mental Health Emerging relationships Edited by Guy E. J. Faulkner and Adrian H. Taylor 3 Routledge Taylor Francis Group LONDON AND NEW YORK Also available as a printed book see title verso for ISBN details Exercise Health and Mental Health Can a sedentary lifestyle have an adverse effect on mental health Does exercise help people cope better with chronic physical illness mental health problems sleep disorders and smoking cessation What research is needed on the role of exercise for promoting mental health As alternative approaches to health and social care gain wider acceptance exercise is being adopted as a strategy for mental health promotion in a variety of settings. Exercise Health and Mental Health provides an introduction to this emerging field and a platform for future research and practice. Written by internationally acclaimed exercise health and medical scientists this is the first systematic review of the evidence for the psychological role of exercise in treating and managing mental health problems including dementia schizophrenia and drug and alcohol dependence coping with chronic clinical conditions including cancer heart disease and HIV AIDS enhancing well-being in the general population by improving sleep assisting in smoking cessation and as a way of addressing broader social issues such as antisocial behavior. Adopting a consistent and accessible format the research findings for each topic are summarized and critically examined for their implications. For students and researchers the book provides an authoritative guide to current issues and future research. For exercise professionals health practitioners and policymakers it is a basis for the development of evidence-based practice. Guy E. J. Faulkner is Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Physical Education and Health at the University of Toronto Canada and coordinates the activities of the Exercise Psychology Unit. His research interests lie primarily within the field of .